Materials:
Scraps of natural and yellow wool
4mm / 6 US straight needles
Wool sewing up needle
Fleece for stuffing the egg yolk
Backwards Loop Cast On Technique: (You can either cast on this way or the regular way, but I thought it would be nice to learn a new technique).
Attach your wool to your needle.
Hold the needle in your right hand and the wool in your left hand.
Make a little twist with the wool so that you have a loop.
Place the loop on the needle.
Pull tight.
And there you have it, the backwards loop cast on:) Can you believe how easy that was??? You just keep on adding loops to the needle for the amount of stitches you will need for a particular project.
Pattern for the Egg White:
Cast on 8 stitches with the backwards loop cast on technique or the regular way.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (10 stitches)
Row 3: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (12 stitches)
Row 4: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (14 stitches)
Row 5: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (16 stitches)
Row 6: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (18 stitches)
Row 7: Cast on 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (20 stitches)
Rows 8-13: Knit
Row 14: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end of the row. (21 stitches)
Row 15: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end of the row. (22 stitches)
Rows 16- 20: Knit
Row 21: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (21 stitches)
Row 22: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (20 stitches)
Rows 23 to 27: Knit
Row 28: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (18 stitches)
Row 29: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (16 stitches)
Row 30: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (14 stitches)
Row 31: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (12 stitches)
Row 32: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (10 stitches)
Row 33: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (8 stitches)
Row 34: Knit
Cast off
Egg White…
Egg Yolk Pattern:
Cast on 4 stitches
Row 1: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end of the row. (5 stitches)
Row 2: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end of the row. (6 stitches)
Row 3: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end of the row. (7 stitches)
Row 4: Cast on 1 stitch, knit to the end on the row.(8 stitches)
Rows 5-8: Knit
Row 9: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (7stitches)
Row 10: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (6 stitches)
Row 11: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (5 stitches)
Row 12: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to the end of the row. (4 stitches)
Cast off
Egg white and egg yolk…
Place the egg yolk on the centre of the egg white and sew onto the top of the egg white.
Leave a small opening in the yolk and stuff with fleece… Sew the opening closed.
Sew in all the ends.
You are finished!
Ta-da! One fried egg:)
I hope you enjoy this little pattern.
xo
Linda
Please note, this pattern is for personal use only.
Oh Linda, you are just amazing!!!! Each time I pop by you have another nice little snack on offer – such a pity knitting doesn’t agree with me! x x
Linda – thanks for sharing the pattern. Just a doubt- you have said cast on /cast off stitch – will it be in the begining of the row or must we do for two stitches at the begining and end of rows. Also refer row no. Row 28: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (18 stitches)
Row 29: Cast off 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row. (17 stitches)
will row no 29 will have 16 sts insted of 17 sts. please do clarify – hence the stitches will reduce by 2 sts. So row no 30 will have 6 sts instead of 8 sts as advised by you. My wee suggestions – can I knit a cobble for the yoke. Await your response.
Evi,
Thank you so much:)
xo
Nityakalyani,
Thank you so much for pointing the errors out to me:) I have corrected them. You will be casting on / off at the beginning of the rows and then you will knit to the end of the rows.
Thanks again,
Linda
This is adorable, could imagine making all the different kind of food things for a child to play with 🙂
What a fun project!
How cute is this! It would make a great pin cushion! I am in a pin cushion swap right now, so I have pin cushions on the brain. Linda you amaze me every day. I just love your blog!
Linda From Dallas, TX
That is a super easy cast on. Thanks for sharing it. Now all we need is a frying pan for the egg! 😉
linda this is a really charming idea and a very lovely tutuorial. it made me smile because i just taught this cast on (which i’ve learned is not a true cast on) to a dear friend.
thank you very much for sharing.
xo
Pin cushions are addictive. When I sent Shannon hers, I realized that I don’t have one myself. I’m going to have to put thought into that. As for this pattern – I am afraid that I am going to wear out the word “clever” with you, kiddo –
Love this been looking for a fried egg for ages searched all over thank you xxxx